Software · head to head
Aptean vs Infor CloudSuite
Aptean
Software
ERP solutions for manufacturing and distribution
- From
- $1500/month
- Rated
- -
Infor CloudSuite
Software
Industry-specific cloud ERP solutions
- From
- $2500/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Aptean a portfolio of industry-specific products rather than one platform, spanning ERP, TMS, PLM, EAM, WMS, MES and more, so the evaluation is which Aptean product before any feature comparison; Infor CloudSuite no price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published for CloudSuite; the site routes buyers to a sales contact form
- They diverge on capability: Aptean covers Supply chain, Infor CloudSuite covers Supply chain management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Aptean and Infor CloudSuite actually diverge.
| Attribute | Aptean | Infor CloudSuite |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1500/month | $2500/month |
| Platforms | Cloud, On-premise, Web | Cloud |
| Founded | 2017 | 2002 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Aptean
- Supply chain
- Inventory management
- Quality management
- EDI
- IoT systems
- Access controls
- Audit logging
- SOC 2 compliance
Only in Infor CloudSuite
- Supply chain management
- Procurement
- Human resources
- Infor Insights
- Cloud-based platforms
- Role-based access
- Audit trails
- Compliance tools
Both cover
- Financial management
- Manufacturing
- REST APIs
- Third-party systems
- Enterprise encryption
- Cloud support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Aptean
- Industry-specific ERP for manufacturing and distributionnot Infor CloudSuite
- Transportation and warehouse managementnot Infor CloudSuite
- Product lifecycle management for food and apparelnot Infor CloudSuite
- Enterprise asset management and maintenancenot Infor CloudSuite
- EDI and payment processing alongside the core systemsnot Infor CloudSuite
Infor CloudSuite
- Industry specific cloud ERP for manufacturing, distribution and healthcarenot Aptean
- Replacing on premises ERP with a hosted suite on AWSnot Aptean
- Integrating ERP functions with third party systems through the Infor Industry Cloud Platformnot Aptean
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Aptean
- A portfolio of industry-specific products rather than one platform, spanning ERP, TMS, PLM, EAM, WMS, MES and more, so the evaluation is which Aptean product before any feature comparison
- Pricing is not published for any product
- Aimed at mid-sized and large businesses rather than small operations
Infor CloudSuite
- No price, per user rate, minimum or contract term is published for CloudSuite; the site routes buyers to a sales contact form
- Infor Velocity Suite is advertised as one flat fee but no amount is published
- CloudSuite runs on Amazon Web Services only, with no other cloud or on premises option stated on the page
- Functionality is packaged as industry specific CloudSuites rather than one general ERP product
Pricing, plan by plan
Aptean
$1500/month- Standard$1500/month
- Core ERP modules
- Manufacturing
- Supply chain
- Premium$3000/month
- Advanced modules
- Analytics
- Priority support
Infor CloudSuite
$2500/month- Core Suite$2500/month
- Financial management
- Supply chain
- Manufacturing
- Complete Suite$4500/month
- All modules
- Advanced analytics
- AI capabilities
Which should you pick?
Choose Aptean if
- You need supply chain.
- You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
- You also want inventory management.
Choose Infor CloudSuite if
- You need supply chain management.
- You work on Cloud.
- You also want procurement.
Questions people ask
- Is Aptean or Infor CloudSuite better?
- Neither clearly leads. Aptean starts at $1500/month and Infor CloudSuite at $2500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Aptean or Infor CloudSuite?
- Aptean starts at $1500/month and Infor CloudSuite at $2500/month.
- Does Aptean or Infor CloudSuite run on more platforms?
- Aptean runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web. Infor CloudSuite runs on Cloud.
- What is Aptean best used for?
- Aptean is most often used for industry-specific erp for manufacturing and distribution, transportation and warehouse management, product lifecycle management for food and apparel, enterprise asset management and maintenance. Of those, industry-specific erp for manufacturing and distribution and transportation and warehouse management are not what Infor CloudSuite is typically brought in for.
- What can Aptean do that Infor CloudSuite cannot?
- Aptean covers Supply chain, Inventory management, Quality management, EDI. Infor CloudSuite covers Supply chain management, Procurement, Human resources, Infor Insights. Both handle Financial management, Manufacturing, REST APIs, Third-party systems.